Open grounds for future pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies - European Commission
This grant funds preparatory research and planning for joint EU procurement of innovative security technologies, focusing on needs analysis, market mapping, and readiness for future coordinated action.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 4, 2027 (Full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €2,000,000 total budget; typical grant around €1,000,000; project duration up to 1 year.
Summary: Prepares EU public buyers for future joint procurement of innovative security technologies through needs mapping, market analysis, and readiness planning.
Key Information: Requires at least 6 end-user organisations and 3 public procurers from 3+ EU/Associated countries.
Description
This grant supports preparatory actions to enable future pre-commercial procurement (PCP) of innovative security technologies across the EU. The main objectives are to consolidate groups of potential buyers with shared needs, provide evidence justifying the necessity of a PCP action, and enhance the capacity of public procurers to align requirements with industry and attract innovation. Projects are expected to map the current state of the art and market alternatives, develop clear plans for future PCP processes, and ensure societal, gender, and legal considerations are addressed. The final outputs should de-risk and justify a future joint procurement, ensuring compliance with EU values and legislation.
